ClNO2, also known as Nitryl Chloride, is an inorganic chemical compound with a molar mass of 83.45 g/mol. This molecule consists of 1 chlorine atom (Cl), 1 nitrogen atom (N), and 2 oxygen atoms (O2). In the molecule, the chlorine atom and the nitrogen atom are connected by a covalent bond, and the nitrogen atom is connected to the 2 oxygen atoms through covalent bonds.
In its standard state, Nitryl Chloride is a colourless gas with a characteristic odour. It is insoluble in water and has a typical pH of acidic substances.
In terms of chemical properties, ClNO2 can react with metals, acids, non-metals, and salts. In these reactions, it usually acts as a strong oxidizer. For example, when reacting with metals such as iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), or zinc (Zn), it produces various products including FeCl3, NiCl2, and ZnCl2.
ClNO2 can be synthesized in the laboratory from Cl2 and NO2 under controlled conditions. On an industrial scale, it is usually produced through the oxidation process of Cl2 by O2 and NO2.